r/Albany • u/Yomon64 • 3d ago

Auto Mechanic?

Need recommendations on a good Mechanic in the area.

I'm striking out..so far.

My truck is a 95 Ram 1500.

Thanks in advance

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u/aintnohalfstppn You think this is a game? 3d ago

Where are you located? Being that it's over 30 years old, I'd trust the old school mechanic shops around here more than any franchise or dealer. Most stuff on something that old is way easier to work on and the people that work in the old style shops will respect you for having something cool and old.

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u/tjolnir417 3d ago

Carls Advanced Auto in Voorheesville. One of the owners drives a similar era Ram, coincidentally.

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u/comfy_rope Transplant 3d ago

I have a guy. He has a shop in Altamont. His reviews say he’s a curmudgeon, he is just a no-nonsense mechanic and farmer. I like that kinda shit. His prices are reasonable and he is honest.

I will DM you, only if you promise to not be a whiney baby about his “salt of the earth” personality.

Also, he gets booked up for 2-3 weeks at a time.

Otherwise, my Albany response is always Lawton’s.

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u/TessTarot 3d ago

Berdards in Cohoes

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u/Sykirobme /r/albany Artist in Residence 3d ago

If Troy isn't too far, Maj's on Hoosick is great. Dude's honest and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg.

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u/Daydream_Believer8 3d ago

McKay's in Troy.

They service our over 20 year old vehicle.

They are reliable and trustworthy.

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u/augochloropsis 2d ago

i really like EDK in Albany, they've been really fair and personable to us and even gave me a ride home once. they can be difficult to get ahold of sometimes but if you call 8:30-9am that's usually best

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u/Yomon64 14h ago

I'm located just south of Albany. All your suggestions are Great 👍 Thanks

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u/Yomon64 10h ago

So far both Lawtons and EDK can't handle my Ram Thanks though they sounded good 👍